Child and Youth Coordinator

State of Colorado; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability plans

Flexible spending accounts

Public retirement options

On-site fitness facilities

Free parking

Training opportunities

Job summary

Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) seeks a Program Coordinator to oversee the National Guard Child and Youth Program (CYP) at Joint Force Headquarters in Centennial, CO. The role requires coordinating youth activities, timelines, budgets, and safety protocols for state and out-of-state events.

Responsibilities include data analysis, MOUs, training staff, and developing curricula. Residency in Colorado required; travel within and outside the state is expected.

Qualifications

• Six years of professional experience in a field related to Youth Development, Recreation Administration, Education, Social Work, Human Development, Public Administration, or related
• College transcripts required if education is used to qualify
• Special Qualifications: First Aid and CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Track spend plans and process purchase requests for youth activities
• Audit participant files and background check logs for volunteers and staff
• Review MOUs or contracts with external venues and partners
• Track participation metrics and compile quarterly state reports
• Design timelines, run-of-show logistics, and risk mitigation for camps and events
• Select and deliver age-appropriate youth curricula (STEM, resilience, leadership)
• Supervise and direct adult chaperones and youth leaders during events
• Conduct pre-event venue inspections and establish emergency protocols

Skills

Six years professional experience inY​

Education

Education in Youth Development or related field

Job description

The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, state, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and State emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado Veterans. The Department has a strong culture of service. Our mission is to protect the citizens of Colorado, their property and the environment on a twenty-four hour a day basis and to provide trained military units in support of civil authorities for domestic emergencies and in support of federal combatant commanders for national defense and homeland security missions.

DMVA offers a comprehensive benefits program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities!

This position is responsible for coordinating the National Guard Child and Youth Program (CYP) for the State of Colorado. The Child and Youth Program supports the well-being, development, and resilience of military-connected children and youth as they navigate the unique challenges associated with National Guard family life.

This position is located at the Joint Force Headquarters in Centennial, Colorado, and is scheduled to work Tuesday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Travel is required throughout the year, both within Colorado and to locations outside the state.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Tracking spend plans, processing purchase requests for youth activities, managing event funds, and ensuring alignment with state/federal fiscal year cycles;
• Auditing participant files, maintaining background check tracking logs for volunteers/staff, and archiving event records;
• Reviewing and tracking Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) or contracts with external venues, buses, lodging facilities, and community partners (e.g., 4-H, Boys & Girls Clubs);
• Tracking participation metrics, compiling quarterly state reports, and managing demographic data for National Guard Bureau (NGB) audits;
• Designing timelines, run-of-show logistics, catering, and risk mitigation strategies for state youth camps, symposiums, and Yellow Ribbon events;
• Selecting and delivering age-appropriate, evidence-based youth curricula (STEM, resilience, leadership, healthy living);
• Supervising, scheduling, and directing adult chaperones and youth leaders during live events;
• Conduct pre-event venue inspections, establishing emergency response protocols, and enforcing adult-to-youth supervision ratios;
• Interpreting and enforcing NGB regulations, Department of Defense (DoD) directives, and State of Colorado child safety policies;
• Writing, updating, and enforcing local Standard Operating Procedures for registration, medication administration, incident reporting, and volunteer background vetting;
• Standardized training and briefings for a wide range of audiences, including volunteers, families, and military leadership;
• Compiling and analyzing program data from needs assessments and satisfaction surveys;
• Implement a state-specific marketing plan by defining effective marketing strategies and selecting appropriate media channels (e.g., social media, partnerships) to reach military families;
• Managing the State Teen Panel—including deciding on the agenda and schedule for quarterly meetings; and
• other duties as assigned.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1A1XX Program Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only: Six (6) years of professional experience in an occupation related to Youth Development, Recreation Administration, Education, Social Work, Human Development, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Or

Education and Experience: A combination of education in Youth or Human Development, Recreation Administration, Education, Social Work, or Public Administration

And

Professional experience in Youth or Human Development, Recreation Administration, Education, Social Work, or Public Administration, or a closely related field equal to six (6) years.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree, certificate, or apprenticeship was conferred. Failure to provide a transcript may result in your application being removed from consideration in the selection process for this position.

• Special Qualifications: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified

• Conditions of Employment: Complete and pass a pre-employment and periodic drug screening
• Hold a valid Colorado Driver License
• Must be able to pass background screening
• Obtain Accelerated Resolution Therapy certification within the first year of employment
• Be willing and able to travel

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected states in accordance with applicable law.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Accommodations:

The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Tamy Calahan at [e-mail] or 720-250-1520.